Start of Children and Cell Phones Speech Sample

Should Children Be Allowed to Own and Use Cellphones?

It is difficult to imagine a time when we did not have cell phones. Many of us rely on our phones
throughout the day to stay in contact with our businesses, friends, and families. Whether we like
cell phones or not, they have become an essential part of our society, and there is little chance of
their use being curtailed soon.

Even children have begun to carry their own cell phones, not only for emergency and family use
but to stay in touch with friends via text messaging.

So what are the positive and negative points of allowing a child to carry a cell phone?

Body of the Speech on Children and Mobile Phones

There's no doubt that a cell phone becomes an essential tool for a child to use when an
emergency occurs. We live in a challenging and sometimes dangerous world. Having a means of
contact with your child at all times through the use of a cell phone can help ensure their personal
safety and provide peace of mind.

Children have used cell phones to contact their parents or officials in threatening situations.
Some have even used their phone's ability to take photographs to ward off or identify predators.
Furthermore, as children grow older, responsible cell phone ownership makes it possible to give
them a more considerable amount of freedom than when younger.

On the other hand, owning a cell phone can also have a somewhat negative impact on a child.
These phones can be a source of distraction, both at school and elsewhere.

Worryingly, phones make it easy for children to receive text messages and pictures of which
their parents may not approve. Plus, medical professionals have indicated in the past that there
may be dangers in having powerful cellular waves so close to a developing body on a regular
basis.

One solution to the problem is to have a cell phone for the child that is limited in its capability to
send and receive calls. A parent could program a mobile device to call out to only emergency
numbers. One could also set the cellular equipment to accept pre-established phone numbers.
These limitations would give the parents some peace of mind, knowing that their child has a
means of contacting them in case of an emergency.

Conclusion of the Pro/Con Speech Sample

There's no doubt that the issue of children and cell phones is a difficult one to resolve. If you
have children yourself, however, then it will be a personal issue, one that you will decide for the
benefit of your family. But I hope this presentation has helped you think about the advantages
and disadvantages of cell phone use for the younger generation and will better enable you to
settle on your OWN position